The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
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Turns Out Chastity Belts Were Just Fake News From The Middle Ages
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Locking panties and man-repelling bracelets: Is this what the
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Most historical chastity belts were probably created as naughty
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HIST 223 Medieval Europe: History Illuminated: Chastity Belts: Sic
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The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Unlocking the Dark Ages: A Short History of Chastity Belts
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Everything You've Heard About Chastity Belts Is a Lie - Atlas Obscura
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